Paphiopedilum delenatii - The Enchanting Pink Lady's Slipper Orchid
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Paphiopedilum delenatii is a terrestrial to lithophytic orchid species native to southern Vietnam, where it grows in leaf litter and moss on shaded limestone slopes and near streams. It experiences a seasonal climate with warm, humid summers and cooler, drier winters.
The plant forms a short fan of leathery, mottled green leaves with a purple tint on the undersides. Mature plants produce a single inflorescence, usually in winter or early spring, bearing one or two fragrant flowers. Blooms are soft pink with a pouch-shaped lip, and the dorsal sepal is often marked with deeper pink or magenta tones.
In its natural habitat, the species benefits from bright but filtered light, high humidity, and consistent air movement. In cultivation, it is prized for its delicate colouration, compact size, and the pleasant scent of its flowers.
Care Tips:
- Light: Bright, indirect light; protect from direct midday sun.
- Water: Keep the medium evenly moist during active growth; slightly reduce watering in winter.
- Humidity: Prefers 60–80% humidity with good air circulation.
- Media: Use a fine-grade orchid bark mix with added perlite and sphagnum moss.
- Fertiliser: Feed every 2–3 weeks during active growth with a diluted orchid fertiliser.
- Temperature: Ideal range is 18–27 °C during the day and 12–18 °C at night.
- Repotting: Repot every 1–2 years after flowering, refreshing the medium to maintain drainage and aeration.
Shipping Schedule and Biosecurity Information
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Dispatch & Shipping Information
Non-Biosecurity States (QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, SA): We now offer two dispatches per week for these regions:
- Tuesday Dispatch: Orders placed by Sunday 11:59 PM AEST.
- Friday Dispatch: Orders placed by Wednesday 11:59 PM AEST. Orders placed after these cut-offs will be dispatched on the next available day.
Biosecurity States (WA, NT, TAS): These orders require mandatory biosecurity treatment (PHC) and follow a specific weekly schedule:
- Cut-off: Orders must be placed by Thursday 11:59 PM AEST.
- Dispatch Day: Orders are processed over the weekend and dispatched on Tuesday.
Plant Health Certification (PHC) Fees:
- $20 fee applies to WA orders.
- $10 fee applies to NT and TAS orders. This fee is per order (not per plant) and is included in your shipping costat checkout.
Important Note: We operate independently from Collectors Corner. For any enquiries, please refer to our contact page
Size: 100mm
